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Groschen - Edward III ND
| Silver | 3.08 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Aquitaine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Edward III (1325-1362,1372-1377) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1325-1362 |
| Value | 1 Groschen Sterling (⅕) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.08 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#404662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castle, border of twelve leaves.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DVX: AQITANIE
Translation: Duke of Aquitaine.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groschen - Edward III ND (1325-1362) from Duchy of Aquitaine (French States) made of Silver weighing 3.08 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Edward III of England, who also ruled over the Duchy of Aquitaine, which was a region in southwestern France. This coin is a rare example of a silver groschen minted in the name of an English king during the 14th century.
